Here are some tips when considering purchasing a franchised business The Australian economy has small business as its biggest employers. When considering whether to buy a business or a franchised business, many people take up the challenge. The risks are considerable, particularly financial. Small business can be sold as glitz and glamour whereas in the

If you’re looking to invest in a growth industry for great financial returns whilst enjoying a healthy lifestyle and keeping fit, then a health and beauty franchise may be just what you need. Looking and feeling your very best is something that Australians have become extremely conscious of in recent times. There is evidence that

You have done your due diligence, you have looked at your finances and decided on the right franchise for you. You are ready to put the money in to get the business started. We all know that there are no guarantees in business for success. However, by choosing to enter the franchise market, you

The 2018 Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo in Sydney was held last weekend. At our Essential Beauty stand, we met with many individuals and couples wanting to land opportunities outside of what they are currently doing for paid work. We saw medical professionals, office workers, mums and dads and almost every other type of individual you

Don’t we all love and frequently use the term ‘Follow your dreams’? But how many of us have long buried that thought and desire, due to fear of the risks involved? We all look up to those who have successfully started a business including entrepreneurs that have followed their dreams regardless of other people’s

Starting your own business can be daunting, but the right preparation and planning can help you succeed. Here are 3 of the most critical skills you'll need to help you succeed in business: #1 Sales and Customer Service Customer service and experience is key to a successful business. A business will quickly gain a reputation for its service standards. You

There's no doubt that franchising is a less risky way of being your own boss than starting your own business from scratch, but is it for you? As with any small business, you'll need to put in the hours and risk some capital, but at least the hard work of finding a market, establishing systems that

We have just returned from 3 exciting days at the Melbourne Franchise Expo. Essential Beauty was among 112 exhibitors to showcase their franchise opportunities. 3920 people came through the doors to investigate and explore which opportunity suited them the best. We had over 100 very strong enquiries including Master Franchise enquiries from New Zealand and Dubai. There was every type

Are you bored and unfulfilled in your job? Overworked, underappreciated and underpaid? Do you have a demanding boss or a difficult co-worker which takes the fun out of going to work? What is your plan? Do you even have a plan to change your circumstances? Or do you stay and put up with being

Thinking about a new business but unsure whether to ‘go it alone’ or take the franchise path? How do you evaluate the franchise? Here’s a few aspects to franchising that you should look for when considering this important decision: Look for a franchise with a strong brand. This can be on a regional or national level and